crackling

2 definitions found

crackling - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Crackling \Crac"kling\ (kr?k"kl?ng), n.
     1. The making of small, sharp cracks or reports, frequently
        repeated.
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              As the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the
              laughter of the fool.                 --Eccl. vii.
                                                    6.
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     2. The well-browned, crisp rind of roasted pork.
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              For the first time in his life he tested crackling.
                                                    --Lamb.
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     3. pl. Food for dogs, made from the refuse of tallow melting.
        [1913 Webster] Crack-loo

crackling - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  crackling
      n 1: the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
           [syn: greaves, crackling]
      2: the sharp sound of snapping noises [syn: crackle,
         crackling, crepitation]